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February 01, 2022
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U.S. government fines Hubble Contacts $3.5 million for violating contact lens laws

U.S. government fines Hubble Contacts $3.5 million for violating contact lens laws

The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission announced that the government will collect $1.5 million in civil penalties and $2 million in consumer redress from the online contact lens company, Vision Path Inc., doing business as Hubble Contacts.

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February 01, 2022
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As retirement approaches, find your ‘next big thing’

As retirement approaches, find your ‘next big thing’

“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”

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February 01, 2022
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2021 year in review: Industry conquers pandemic again

2021 year in review: Industry conquers pandemic again

Nine years ago, it started at the Hawaiian Eye meeting, where the Healio/Ocular Surgery News editors paved the way for me to write this Premium Channel column. This is now my 94th column, and I will hit my 100th submission mid-year.

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January 16, 2022
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No Surprises Act, vaccine mandates will impact ophthalmic practice

No Surprises Act, vaccine mandates will impact ophthalmic practice

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — The No Surprises Act will impact some ophthalmic practices, particularly those with an ASC, Allison W. Shuren, MSN, JD, said during a presentation here.

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January 12, 2022
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Eye patients’ perception of clinician respect varies by race, ethnicity

Patients with vision-threatening eye diseases who belong to a racial or ethnic minority group reported feeling less respected by clinicians than their non-Hispanic white counterparts, according to a cross-sectional cohort study.

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January 05, 2022
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Develop your skills at giving and getting advice

Develop your skills at giving and getting advice

“When you pick your advisers, you pick your advice.”

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November 29, 2021
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Galderma to acquire Alastin Skincare

Galderma has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alastin Skincare Inc., the company announced in a press release.

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November 11, 2021
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Top in hem/onc: Tax loss harvesting, myelodysplastic syndrome care

Top in hem/onc: Tax loss harvesting, myelodysplastic syndrome care

In their most recent column, Sanjeev Bhatia, MD, and David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, explain tax loss harvesting and how it can be an effective strategy for reducing tax obligations. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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November 03, 2021
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What is the most important thing to consider when choosing a private equity partner?

What is the most important thing to consider when choosing a private equity partner?

Coming to a decision about selling your practice to private equity and actually completing the sale is a long process.

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November 03, 2021
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Private equity ensures strong succession, peace of mind for some practices

Private equity ensures strong succession, peace of mind for some practices

In the last 10 years, private equity has grown to become a larger part of ophthalmology.

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